TIPS ON BUILDING MENTAL RESILIENCE

(1) Focus Your Attention

Become acutely aware of your thoughts, the media you are consuming, the conversations you are having, where your energy is flowing, and what you are doing with your time. Take a moment to look at how these areas are truly making you feel. It is only when you start to tap into awareness of your feelings, that you can help to change them, and help control your life that is best for you. Learning to become more ‘aware’ can be practiced in a daily ritual like meditation, reflection, journaling, or gratitude. The more you do this, the more it gives your mind a chance to “breathe”. Over time you will become more calm and rational in any situation. You will also understand who, and what actually makes you truly happy, and this in-turn will naturally direct your life in that way.

(2) The Meaningful Goal

If you have written down a list of all of the things you want to achieve in isolation, then re-read this, and find the one ‘biggish’ goal that is truly the most important to you. By ‘biggish’ we mean the one that would be a stretch for you to achieve. It is also the goal that you would be the most disappointed in yourself for not reaching or finishing. Then focus on this one goal only. Forget the rest. Put all your energy into that one goal. By the end of the month, trust us, you will feel a different sense of meaningful accomplishment and contentment. Having one big thing to focus for a period of time, that you put all of your effort into, gives you a sense of purpose and control. This helps when our world right now is unsettled and feels uncontrollable. Focus on one big goal each month.

(3) Stretch + Breathe

It does feel difficult to accept that we will be housebound for an unconfirmed time right now. But when you start a new beneficial habit, your body and mind adapts quickly to it. This is an opportunity to move your body in a different way than you usually would in the more confined space you have. If you study a dog, you will notice they typically always stretch when they get up from sleeping (hence the downward dog pose in yoga). This stretching is incredibly beneficial to your body. Stretching leads to reduced muscle tension, increased circulation of the blood to various parts of the body, and increased energy levels. Start stretching for at least 2-3 minutes a day. Do it slowly, warm your body up, slow it down and tap into the awareness of your body and how it moves. Be aware of your body, each muscle, your skin. Lengthen your body, and hold its pose strongly. Take long breaths in and out when you do this. Stretching movements to the body will lead to new thoughts and feelings - for the better.

(4) Feeding your body at a cellular level 

The mind and body are undeniably interconnected. If you fuel yourself with food that is low in nutrition then your body (and mind) will respond in a negative way. By eating a diet of mainly unprocessed foods that are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, and including herbs such as adaptogens it will assist the body's natural processes to function optimally and combat the effects of stress. Vitamin B supplements are also great to take, as they are essential to your nervous system and immune system, and these vitamins are hard to obtain in the correct amounts we need from food. When our bodies are functioning at their best we enjoy the benefits of feeling energised, clear headed, grounded, and with much more capacity to deal with whatever life throws at us. We become more resilient in the body and mind. 

(5) Long Lost Friends

At a time when you cannot connect physically to people, take the opportunity to get in touch with people you haven't spoken to in a while. Comment or like their social media posts, send them a message, call them. Reconnect with someone you have lost touch with. Having conversations with people outside of our usual group is healthy, rewarding, and engaging. Nothing beats having a great conversation and laughing with someone you used to spend a lot of time with. Have deeper, more meaningful conversations - being heard is an essential need that all humans require to thrive. Keep the connections flowing and growing.

This super-seed bircher mix is perfect as you can prep it in bulk and have it for breakfasts and snacks when suits, it contains no added sugars or nasties like other cereals, and is high in bioavailable vitamins and minerals to keep you lean and glowing.

Firstly make the bulk super-seeded bircher mix. Mix all of the following ingredients in a large bowl and then store in a large glass jar for each breakfast.

• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup of buckwheat
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

When you feel like it, pour 3/4 cup of the super seeded mix into a smaller glass jar and with 1 serving of MOSS Adaptogenic Beauty Powder, milk and fresh berries and soak in the fridge overnight. Top with some yoghurt if you like too. Enjoy! 

Strawberry chia jam sandwiched between slabs of vanilla protein cookie dough - the perfect healthy treat! This was created by @thatgreenolive using MOSS Glossing Vanilla Bean Adaptogenic Protein Powder.

This recipe combines plant-based protein, delicious ingredients and adaptogens, to nourish your body, mind and your skin!

NO-BAKE VANILLA PROTEIN SLICE WITH STRAWBERRY CHIA JAM

VANILLA DOUGH
●1 cup almond meal
●3/4 cup fine desiccated coconut, toasted
●1/2 cup cashews, roasted
●2 tbsp maca
●1/2 tsp cinnamon
●1/4 tsp salt
●1/4 cup coconut oil
●1/4 cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup
●1 tsp vanilla extract
●3 tbsp tahini
●3 tbsp water
●1/2 cup @mosswellbeing Vanilla Protein Powder

STRAWBERRY CHIA JAM
●300g frozen strawberries, defrosted
●3 tbsp chia seeds
●2 tbsp maple syrup
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1. In a food processor, blend the cashews and coconut until a coarse flour.
2. Transfer to bowl, add remaining dry ingredients and mix until combined.
3. Press half into the base of a small lined tin.
4. To make the jam, mash everything together and leave to swell for 15 minutes.
5. Spread over the base (you will probably not need to use all the jam), then crumble over the remaining dough.
6. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm enough to slice.

This recipe is using MOSS Glossing Vanilla Bean Beauty Protein and is RAW, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE and LOW SUGAR. It is very easy to make and a perfect guilt-free dessert or afternoon treat.

Base

Blend 1 & 1/2 cups of almond meal, 1/2 cup of MOSS Beauty Protein, 1 and 1/2 TBS of pure maple syrup & 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil with a pinch of salt and pat the crumble into a lined baking tray.

Coconut Raspberry Filling

Blend 1 can of coconut cream, 1/2 cup of coconut threads, 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean powder or vanilla essence until thick and creamy and pour of the base. Add frozen raspberries throughout and push these into the coconut filling.

Put in the freezer for 3 hours. When ready to eat, let the dessert slightly defrost and cut into pieces. Enjoy!

This recipe was created by Renee of @reneediment using MOSS Glossing Vanilla Bean Beauty Protein.

CARAMEL SAUCE

Blend 3 medjool dates in hot water, amond butter, & pure maple syrup or honey. This makes your caramel alternative and set aside.

NICE CREAM

Blend 3 large frozen bananas, a handful of frozen cucumber & califlower, 3 heaped tbs of coconut yoghurt, and 3-4 tbs of MOSS Beauty Protein. Add a few drops of almond milk and blend until a creamy thick consistency. Pour into a tray and mix through the Caramel Sauce.

LET SET

For 3-5 hours in the freezer.

SCOOP AND ENJOY!

This recipe was created by Sophie & Emily of @tasty.twinsss using MOSS Skin Radiating Cacao Beauty Protein.

Ingredients and Method:

BASE
1. Blend together- 2 tbs MOSS beauty protein, 2 tbs coconut oil and 3/4 cup of dates in a food processor until fine, and pat into the bottom of a lined tray.

BLACK FOREST FILLING

2. Blend together in a food processor - 1 cup defrosted frozen cherries, 1 cup soaked cashews, 3/4 cup coconut cream, 2 tbs maple syrup, 2 tbs coconut oil until smooth. Pour on top of base layer and place some extra frozen cherries in the mixture. Set in the freezer for 2-3 hours.

CHOC GANACHE

3. Melt 1/2 block of dark chocolate and 1/2 cup of coconut cream and mix together. Pour on top of the Black Forest Filling and freeze for 2 hours.

Sprinkle with freeze dried raspberries. SLICE AND ENJOY! This is delcious as an afternoon snack or dessert. Store in the freezer.

This recipe was created by Olivia Moore of @thatgreenolive. She has used MOSS Skin Radiating Cacao Beauty Protein. Enjoy.

Makes 3 mini tarts

Ingredients:

CRUST
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup buckwheat
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup packed dates, soaked (reserve soaking water)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

BLUEBERRY CHIA JAM
1/4 cup blueberries
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp chia seeds

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FILLING
1/2 cup buckwheat, soaked overnight
2 tbsp nut butter
1/4 cup MOSS Skin Radiating Cacao Protein Powder
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp almond milk
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp instant coffee
1/8 tsp salt


Method: 1. For the crust, toast oats, almonds, buckwheat and coconut. Then add to a food processor and blitz to a crumb. Add remaining ingredients, adding enough date soaking water (1-2 tbsp), to form a rough dough.
2. Press into 3 greased mini tart tins. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. For the jam, mash berries and stir through remaining ingredients. Leave to thicken for 15 minutes, before dividing amongst crust cases.
4. For the filling, drain and rinse the soaked buckwheat and add to a blender with remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour into crust cases, and chill for 3 hours (or overnight) until set.